cammyontheback Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just did a trackday in northern California, ("C" group, non-competitive). My first since CSS level 1 this summer. The skills I learned at CSS are working great. Right off the bat I turned in new personel best times around Thunderhill Raceway. Confidence level was up. The event was a sell out. Bikes everywhere. Not a circumstance where you would expect to ride fast. With the techniques learned at CSS, such as maintaining visual awareness of the opportunities that become available on the track, focusing on specific points to ride over and smooth control of power at the right time (and of course the 60/40 weight benefits gained by that) I was able to maintain good control. and see optional paths through traffic and around corners. Though not always the best path, that kept me moving forward efficiently. Funny how my mind places an X on the track, as if someone had walked out there and put down tape. I received some great compliments from event staff, some I know are hard to impress, although I prefer to not draw attention to myself. Near the end of the day I was asked by the organizer's track staff to move up to the "B" group due to my speed. OK. I'm going to take that as confirmation that the techniques I learned at CSS are improving my ability to ride a motorcycle fast and in control. Thanks again for offering your school. I'll be back. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sof Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Congratulations on your accomplishments Mark and great to hear you got so much out of level 1. Imagine where you'll find yourself after level 4! Your body position looks really good in your photo. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwarner Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Good job man! Great feedback and a really nice pic. I can't wait to do level 3 myself, I'm looking forward to seeing the 2010 schedule, I'd like to do it at Streets or Vegas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullet Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Great story, good pic too! There's a full on racer in there somewhere ya know! Bullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonzilla Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Great news. I'm glad to hear you got so much out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Mark, Now THAT is what we like to hear! CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6blade07 Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Oooo yeaaah, well done. I think that when you try not to draw attention to yourself and people notice you for good reasons, it makes it taste all so sweeter. A good win right there! Hey Mark, that looks like a fast corner too, about how fast is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammyontheback Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Oooo yeaaah, well done. I think that when you try not to draw attention to yourself and people notice you for good reasons, it makes it taste all so sweeter. A good win right there! Hey Mark, that looks like a fast corner too, about how fast is that? Sorry. Can't tell ya. After the CSS class I decided to cover the speedo during track days. I had not realized what a distraction it was looking at the speedo, for no good reason, until I took the class and used a CSS bike that had the speedo covered. No speedo forces you to focus on the approaching corner to evaluate entry speed. Much better! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6blade07 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I like your approach Mark. Truthfully, you've helped me remember a thing or two. I think I felt most intuned to my speed during CSS aswell. Cheers mate. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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